European asset managers are at the forefront of a move by institutional investors to integrate exchange-traded funds (ETFs) into their investment portfolios.
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The unspoken truth: What equity traders wish their brokers understood (but are too polite to say)
A good broker can transform an equity trader’s day. They’re not just order-takers, they’re problem-solvers, partners and sometimes even advisors. But reaching that level of trust and understanding requires give and take. Communication is key—and sometimes, that means having tough conversations. To spark a healthy dialogue, we surveyed 40 U.S. buy-side traders about what they wish their brokers understood better about their daily grind.
Equity Trade Commissions: Rates Vary Broadly Across and Within Markets
Greenwich Report
February 18, 2015
While commission rates on equity trades vary from country to country and from developed to emerging markets, new research reveals that commission rates vary from investor to investor within markets.
Cross-Product Capabilities Hold Key for Trading-System Providers
Greenwich Report
The concept of trading multiple asset classes through a single trading system is alluring, but traders' appetite for the systems shows a disconnect between the model and its practicality.
ETFs, a mainstay in European institutional equity portfolios, are quickly gaining traction in fixed income.
Relationships still matter when trading corporate bonds, but with dealers less willing and able to act as the market's shock absorber, the buy side is looking to new solutions.
Corporate Bond Best Execution: More Art Than Science
Greenwich Report
Since matching the buyer and seller for a bond trade remains principally in the realm of intuition and experience, defining "best execution" can be an elusive endeavor.
European Insurance Companies Find Many Uses for ETFs
Greenwich Report
January 14, 2015
By:
Andrew McCollum
European insurance companies are adopting ETFs for a wide range of functions across their investment operations
Portfolio Diversification Boosts ETF Use Among European Pension Funds
Greenwich Report
January 7, 2015
By:
Andrew McCollum
European pension funds are adopting ETFs into their investment portfolios for both strategic purposes, like obtaining core investment exposures, and tactical tasks.
On the heels of a year with a number of important market structure changes, Greenwich Associates presents the top 15 trends to watch for in 2015.
European Equities Under Attack From All Angles
Greenwich Report
The commission pool for European equities remains challenged while electronic trading continues to grow.
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